An official statement on Sunday said the exhibition would be showcasing India’s capabilities in land, naval and security systems as well as its emergence as an attractive destination for investment in the defence sector.

“The event provides a platform for forging alliances and joint ventures in the defence industry. The event also provides an excellent opportunity to the Indian Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs), private sector and other defence related industries to demonstrate their capability to design, develop and deliver a wide range of military and civil products and services,” the statement said.

Over 1,000 companies, both foreign and Indian, are taking part in the exhibition this year — over one and a half times more than the number of participants in Defexpo 2014.